Stay Right There

"Whoa.. It's getting cold in here.."

A casual voice cracked and dissipated the tense atmosphere that was brewing between the King's and Ian's men.

The source of the voice was obviously Ian, since he was the only person who could calm Ash and Louis down with a single sentence.

He picked up another round looking grape from the plate and put it in his mouth. Although he had indeed tried to rile up the situation just now with that cold tone of his, seeing how defensive the King and his men became when he talked about taking away the kid, he decided to cool down.

"It's not like we're here to fight."

Ian shrugged as he spoke. The King also let down his guard and the two Royal guards followed suit. They really did have no reason to act hostile towards Ian.

If anything, they should be thanking him right now for bringing their precious little prince back to them. They should be showering him with priceless gifts and praises.

"Right.. I apologize.. Since you were the one who brought him